Proverbs 8:35
For my outgoings are the outgoings of life, and in them is prepared favour from the Lord.
LXX2012 (British)
In The King James Version
For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the LORD.
In Context
34watching daily at my doors, waiting at the posts of my entrances.
36But they that sin against me act wickedly against their own souls: and they that hate me love death.
Cross References
Proverbs 1:33But he that hearkens to me shall dwell in + 1:33 Gr. hope. See Ps 16. confidence, and shall rest securely from all evil.
Proverbs 4:13Take hold of my instruction; let it not go, —but keep it for yourself for your life.
Proverbs 12:2+ 12:2 Or. better is he, etc. He that has found favour with the Lord is made better; but a transgressor shall be passed over in silence.
Matthew Henry on Proverbs 8:33-36
Wisdom's Exhortation. 32 Now therefore hearken unto me, O ye children: for blessed are they that keep my ways. 33 Hear instruction, and be wise, and refuse it not. 34 Blessed is the man that heareth me, watching daily at my gates, waiting at the posts of my doors. 35 For whoso findeth me findeth life, and shall obtain favour of the Lord . 36 But he that sinneth against me wrongeth his own soul: all they that hate me love death. We have here the application of Wisdom's discourse; the design and tendency of it is to… Read the whole commentary →